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Book Tentative First Steps

Download or read book Tentative First Steps written by Bernard Hoekman and published by World Bank Publications. This book was released on 1995 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book The Uruguay Round

Download or read book The Uruguay Round written by Will Martin and published by World Bank Publications. This book was released on 1995-01-01 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a synopsis of the papers, feedback, and discussion from the World Bank's sec conference on the Uruguay Round and the developing economies held January 1995.

Book Review of Current Military Literature

Download or read book Review of Current Military Literature written by and published by . This book was released on 1946 with total page 1288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Russian War Films

    Book Details:
  • Author : Denise J. Youngblood
  • Publisher : University Press of Kansas
  • Release : 2006-11-14
  • ISBN : 0700617612
  • Pages : 336 pages

Download or read book Russian War Films written by Denise J. Youngblood and published by University Press of Kansas. This book was released on 2006-11-14 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: War movies have long been the most influential genre in Russian cinema, so much so that in the Soviet Union's militaristic society, "cinema front" was used to describe the film industry itself. Denise J. Youngblood, an internationally recognized authority on Russian and Soviet cinema, provides the first comprehensive guide to this long-neglected genre. In this illuminating study, Youngblood explores more than 160 fiction films on Russian conflicts from World War I to Chechnya. These movies represent a wide range of cinematic styles and critical receptions, with particular emphasis on films little known in the West but popular in the USSR. While not ignoring classic war films like Chapaev and The Cranes Are Flying, Youngblood introduces readers to the films that shaped and reflected Soviet views of war, like the rousing World War II favorite Two Warriors, the Thaw classic The Living and the Dead, and the Brezhnevian extravaganza Liberation. This remarkably humanistic body of work was often at odds with official policies and depicted the futility of war. Youngblood is especially insightful regarding the relationship between Stalinism, Socialist Realism, and filmmakers in creating the war film genre during an era marked by increasing militarization, conformism, and state terror and the importance of cinema in the World War II propaganda effort. Stalin's obsession with movies led to the "revisioning" of his role in the Civil War and the "Great Patriotic War." Yet, Youngblood argues, Soviet filmmakers were not mere puppets of repressive regimes. Indeed, some filmmakers subtly subverted official politics and history in the guise of art or Hollywood-style entertainment. She brings the story to the present by showing how post-Soviet Russian filmmakers have not only turned a critical eye on the recent wars in Afghanistan and Chechnya but are also revisiting the complex realities of World War II. Through her accessible narrative, Youngblood tells a fascinating story that will appeal equally to film aficionados and history buffs. By tracing the evolution of cinema through the twists and turns of both Soviet and post-Soviet society, she helps us the role movies played in 20th century Russia, not only in the making and unmaking of political myths but also in the "writing" of history.

Book The Jesuits

    Book Details:
  • Author : Markus Friedrich
  • Publisher : Princeton University Press
  • Release : 2022-03-01
  • ISBN : 0691226199
  • Pages : 872 pages

Download or read book The Jesuits written by Markus Friedrich and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2022-03-01 with total page 872 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most comprehensive and up-to-date exploration of one of the most important religious orders in the modern world Since its founding by Ignatius of Loyola in 1540, the Society of Jesus—more commonly known as the Jesuits—has played a critical role in the events of modern history. From the Counter-Reformation to the ascent of Francis I as the first Jesuit pope, The Jesuits presents an intimate look at one of the most important religious orders not only in the Catholic Church, but also the world. Markus Friedrich describes an organization that has deftly walked a tightrope between sacred and secular involvement and experienced difficulties during changing times, all while shaping cultural developments from pastoral care and spirituality to art, education, and science. Examining the Jesuits in the context of social, cultural, and world history, Friedrich sheds light on how the order shaped the culture of the Counter-Reformation and participated in the establishment of European empires, including missionary activity throughout Asia and in many parts of Africa in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. He also explores the place of Jesuits in the New World and addresses the issue of Jesuit slaveholders. The Jesuits often tangled with the Roman Curia and the pope, resulting in their suppression in 1773, but the order returned in 1814 to rise again to a powerful position of influence. Friedrich demonstrates that the Jesuit fathers were not a monolithic group and he considers the distinctive spiritual legacy inherited by Pope Francis. With its global scope and meticulous attention to archival sources and previous scholarship, The Jesuits illustrates the heterogeneous, varied, and contradictory perspectives of this famed religious organization.

Book I Need You to Know

Download or read book I Need You to Know written by Erin Scullion and published by FriesenPress. This book was released on 2015-11-13 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I Need You to Know is a book of family reading, however you might want to define ‘family’. First and foremost, it is a book about the history of Fionn’s family, as narrated by his mother, whose motto is “Tell (almost) every truth.” While it’s a story about two particular families coming together as one, it also explores the nature of family generally, the imperfections, jealousies, and secrets that lie side by side with its loyalties, unconditional love, and frankness. Family are the friends you can’t avoid. Erin’s advice to her son on living with family is somewhat longer and more positive than Lord Chesterfield’s 18th Century advice to a young man contemplating marriage: “Don’t.”

Book Transplantation  An Issue of Anesthesiology Clinics

Download or read book Transplantation An Issue of Anesthesiology Clinics written by Claus Niemann and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2013-12-28 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This issue of Anesthesiology Clinics covers the latest updates in transplantation written by the world-leading experts on the topic. Procedurally-focused articles cover best practices in patient selection, intraoperative care, postoperative care, organ donor management and more. Achieve the best outcomes and keep current on this area of anesthesia practice.

Book Southern Honor

    Book Details:
  • Author : Bertram Wyatt-Brown
  • Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
  • Release : 1982
  • ISBN : 9780195033106
  • Pages : 632 pages

Download or read book Southern Honor written by Bertram Wyatt-Brown and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1982 with total page 632 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "First issued as an Oxford University Press paperback, 1983"--T.p. verso. Includes bibliographical references and index. Access is available to the Yale community.

Book St Helena

    Book Details:
  • Author : Trevor Boult
  • Publisher : Amberley Publishing Limited
  • Release : 2016-12-15
  • ISBN : 1445658429
  • Pages : 173 pages

Download or read book St Helena written by Trevor Boult and published by Amberley Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2016-12-15 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores the fascinating maritime history of St Helena.

Book The Wilder World

    Book Details:
  • Author : C. R. Collins
  • Publisher : Kapeo Press
  • Release : 2022-05-02
  • ISBN : 1737972212
  • Pages : 593 pages

Download or read book The Wilder World written by C. R. Collins and published by Kapeo Press. This book was released on 2022-05-02 with total page 593 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I couldn’t settle like a tree. I needed to find insight, some passionate cause or grand discovery. A moment worth heartbreak. Rowena and her friends rely on their expanding mage abilities to survive in an unknown, wilder world. THE WILDER WORLD is Volume 2 in the completed trilogy, TALES OF ARDONNA: WOODSPELL SERIES, a fairy tale for adults. Content Advisory: adult themes

Book Leadership for a Better World

Download or read book Leadership for a Better World written by NCLP, and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2016-10-12 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The essential guide to the theory and application of the Social Change Model Leadership for a Better World provides an approachable introduction to the Social Change Model of Leadership Development (SCM), giving students a real-world context through which to explore the seven C's of leadership for social change as well as a approaches to socially responsible leadership. From individual, group, and community values through the mechanisms of societal change itself, this book provides fundamental coverage of this increasingly vital topic. Action items, reflection, and discussion questions throughout encourage students to think about how these concepts apply in their own lives. The Facilitator's Guide includes a wealth of activities, assignments, discussions, and supplementary resources to enrich the learning experience whether in class or in the co-curriculum. This new second edition includes student self-assessment rubrics for each element of the model and new discussion on the critical roles of leadership self-efficacy, social perspective, and social justice perspectives. Content is enriched with research on how this approach to leadership is developed, and two new chapters situate the model in a broader understanding of leadership and in applications of the model. The Social Change Model is the most widely-used leadership model for college students, and has shaped college leadership curricula at schools throughout the U.S. and other countries including a translation in Chinese. This book provides a comprehensive exploration of the model, with a practical, relevant approach to real-world issues. Explore the many facets of social change and leadership Navigate group dynamics surrounding controversy, collaboration, and purpose Discover the meaning of citizenship and your commitment to the greater good Become an agent of change through one of the many routes to a common goal The SCM is backed by 15 years of research, and continues to be informed by ongoing investigation into the interventions and environments that create positive leadership development outcomes. Leadership for a Better World provides a thorough, well-rounded tour of the Social Change Model, with guidance on application to real-world issues. Please note that The Social Change Model: Facilitating Leadership Development (978-1-119-24243-7) is intended to be used as a Facilitator's Guide to Leadership for a Better World, 2nd Edition in seminars, workshops, and college classrooms. You'll find that, while each book can be used on its own, the content in both is also designed for use togther. A link to the home page of The Social Change Model can be found below under Related Titles.

Book Welsh Witchcraft

Download or read book Welsh Witchcraft written by Mhara Starling and published by Llewellyn Worldwide. This book was released on 2022-02-08 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A New Approach to Witchcraft Based on Welsh Traditions Enter a world of sacred lakes, healing herbs, spectral hounds, and the mighty red dragon. Written by a Welsh practitioner, this inspiring book shares the magical traditions of Wales—including fairies, folklore, and charms—with dozens of hands-on activities. Mhara Starling shows you how you can incorporate Welsh and Celtic folk magic into your modern witchcraft practice with exercises for celebrating those who came before, protecting against adversity, changing the weather, and more. You'll also discover methods for honoring the land and ways to connect with Cerridwen, Rhiannon, and other deities. Welsh Witchcraft invites you to explore this country's rich heritage and use it to empower your spirituality.

Book Forest Hydrology

Download or read book Forest Hydrology written by Devendra Amatya and published by CABI. This book was released on 2016-09-14 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Forests cover approximately 26% of the world's land surface area and represent a distinct biotic community. They interact with water and soil in a variety of ways, providing canopy surfaces which trap precipitation and allow evaporation back into the atmosphere, thus regulating how much water reaches the forest floor as through fall, as well as pull water from the soil for transpiration. The discipline "forest hydrology" has been developed throughout the 20th century. During that time human intervention in natural landscapes has increased, and land use and management practices have intensified. The book will be useful for graduate students, professionals, land managers, practitioners, and researchers with a good understanding of the basic principles of hydrology and hydrologic processes.

Book Reinventing  The People

Download or read book Reinventing The People written by Shelton Stromquist and published by University of Illinois Press. This book was released on 2006-01-04 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this much needed comprehensive study of the Progressivemovement, its reformers, their ideology, and the social circumstancesthey tried to change, Shelton Stromquist contends that the persistenceof class conflict in America challenged the very defining feature ofProgressivism: its promise of social harmony through democraticrenewal. Profiling the movement's work in diverse arenas of socialreform, politics, labour regulation and race improvement, Stromquistargues that while progressive reformers may have emphasized differentprograms, they crafted a common language of social reconciliation inwhich an imagined civic community (the People) would transcendparochial class and political loyalties.

Book Agriculture  environmental and Consumer Protection Appropriations for 1975  Environmental programs

Download or read book Agriculture environmental and Consumer Protection Appropriations for 1975 Environmental programs written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on Agriculture--Environmental and Consumer Protection Appropriations and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page 1156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Preferential Services Liberation

Download or read book Preferential Services Liberation written by Johanna Jacobsson and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2019-12-05 with total page 391 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An in-depth analysis of the legal criteria that the WTO sets for preferential trade agreements in the area of services.

Book Microcosm

    Book Details:
  • Author : George Gilder
  • Publisher : Simon and Schuster
  • Release : 1990-07-15
  • ISBN : 067170592X
  • Pages : 436 pages

Download or read book Microcosm written by George Gilder and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 1990-07-15 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Simon & Schuster, Microcosm is the provocative national bestseller by the author of Wealth and Poverty. George Gilder's Microcosm is the crystal ball of the next technological era. Leading scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs provide vivid accounts of the latest inventions, revealing how the new international balance of power really lies in information technology.